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Bishops approve 2029 Eucharistic Congress in bid to revive ‘long-lost tradition’
At the plenary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore on Nov. 12, the bishops voted to confirm... Read more
U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health
The initiative “builds upon the goal of promoting healing and hope for all who struggle with mental illness and is... Read more
Catholic bishops to join pilgrimage of peace to Japan on anniversary of atomic bombings
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop Paul Etienne, and Archbishop John C. Wester will be part of the pilgrimage. Read more
U.S. bishops invite Catholics to pray for end to taxpayer-funded abortion
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has invited Americans to participate in a daily prayer to St. Joseph to... Read more
U.S. bishops stress need for immediate ceasefire after deadly attack on Gaza parish
The president of the USCCB has called for peace and an “immediate ceasefire” following a deadly attack on the only... Read more
One of the last bishops appointed by Pope Francis says he showed us ‘how to evangelize’
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new head of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is one of the last bishops in... Read more
Judge denies U.S. bishops’ request to block Trump funding freeze
The USCCB sued the Trump administration earlier this week over what the bishops said was an unlawful suspension of funding... Read more
U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality
USCCB leadership also addressed the potential pro-life opportunities and challenges of the incoming Trump administration. Read more
U.S. bishops announce Christ the King novena, urge prayers for ‘freedom of the Church’
The U.S. bishops have asked the faithful to join in a nine-day prayer to Christ the King “for the freedom... Read more
‘We walk together’: U.S. bishops reflect on last global session of Synod on Synodality
“We walk together and, of course for us, we walk together with Christ,” Archbishop Timothy Broglio said. Read more
U.S. and Mexican bishops present proposals to help migrants
The Catholic bishops of the Mexico-Texas border region issued a joint call Jan. 10 to improve the situation of migrants... Read more
Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis disrespect the human body, U.S. Catholic bishops say
The U.S. bishops’ doctrine committee on Thursday issued a statement stating that newer methods of human burial do not show... Read more
Meet the Catholic bishop who began a pro-life ministry for pregnant women in need
Walking with Moms in Need encourages Catholics to support and “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting women... Read more
Major survey of Catholic priests finds trust issues, burnout, fear of false allegations
The study claims to be the largest national survey of Catholic priests conducted in more than 50 years. Read more
U.S. bishops nominate candidates for conference president and vice president
The U.S. bishops released on Tuesday the names of the 10 candidates nominated to be the next president and vice... Read more
US bishops to elect several new committee heads at November meeting
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced the slate of candidates for five committee chair positions to be filled... Read more
Pope Francis' Traditional Latin Mass restrictions: Has your diocese responded yet?
Catholic clergy and lay people around the world continue to react passionately to newly imposed restrictions on the use of... Read more
More bishops issue statements on Latin Mass, following papal document
More U.S. bishops have issued guidance on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in their dioceses, following a papal... Read more
Catholics in Biden’s cabinet mirror him on abortion
While President Joe Biden has nominated a number of Catholics to serve in his cabinet, some of them have publicly... Read more
Bishop Baker: Ad limina inspires 'hopeful spirit' for renewal of Church in US
Birmingham’s Bishop Robert Baker said Friday there is a hopeful spirit about the renewal of the Church in the United... Read more
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